Gunfights were pretty common in 1800's era Texas. The biggest one in Texas however wasn't between the town sheriff and some outlaws, it was between cops and student protestors.
Texas has some of the world's most beautiful rivers ... I'm not bragging, it's true - look it up ... and one of them is the starting point of a hellacious race/journey that throws super hot temperatures, sharks and snakes at participants.
Have you heard about the growing aoudad population in West Texas? These large, shaggy animals are causing quite a stir among ranchers and wildlife alike.